Scientist’s sons sue CIA over covert mind control testing and murder
30 November, 2012In the 1950s and 60s, the CIA was covertly administering LSD to US citizens as it attempted to develop mind control technologies. One family is now alleging murder.
New Chief for CSIRO Land and Water
21 November, 2012Australia’s environmental research will be significantly boosted by today’s appointment of internationally renowned scientist Professor Paul Bertsch as new Chief of CSIRO Land and Water.
AusBiotech appoints new board member
02 November, 2012AusBiotech yesterday announced the election of a new member to its board of directors following the national biotechnology organisation’s annual general meeting, held at the national conference in Melbourne.
Young Australian scientists to meet Nobel Laureates
05 September, 2012The best young Australian scientists will have the chance to be mentored by Nobel Prize winners, thanks to a new collaboration between the Australian Academy of Science and the Science and Industry Endowment Fund.
Science leader joins NZ Ministry for Primary Industries
20 August, 2012Dr Ian Ferguson (MNZM) has been appointed to the newly created position of Departmental Science Adviser for the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Deputy Director General of Policy Paul Stocks announced today.
Sir David Attenborough signs his way into Australian history
17 August, 2012Sir David Attenborough, acclaimed broadcaster and distinguished naturalist, will today formalise his election as a Corresponding Member of the Australian Academy of Science.
Vale Professor Ralph Slayter AC, Australia’s first Chief Scientist
01 August, 2012Australia’s first Chief Scientist, Professor Ralph Slatyer AC, sadly passed away last week at the age of 83. Born and raised in Perth, Professor Slatyer contributed a great deal to Australian science and left behind a lasting legacy.
Shimadzu UK focuses on molecular and atomic spectroscopy with new specialist recruit
20 July, 2012Shimadzu UK is continuing its program of investment in the molecular and atomic spectroscopy markets by appointing Andy Winn as a Product Specialist for atomic absorption (AA), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and total organic carbon (TOC) in the company’s Spectroscopy Group.
Andrew Roberts to lead science college
11 July, 2012Internationally renowned scientist Professor Andrew Roberts has been announced as the new Dean of the ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
Biomedical and plant sciences the winner with new appointment
04 July, 2012Professor Ryan Lister, an expert in the use of advanced DNA sequencing technologies and computational biology to understand how complex biological systems work, has been appointed to The University of Western Australia (UWA).
Spotlight on women in science, maths and engineering
22 June, 2012Providing opportunities for women in science is crucial to ensure the future productivity and global competitiveness of the country, the Minister for Science and Research, Senator Chris Evans, told a newly created bipartisan support group at an event on 20 June.
$1 million for new Australia-India Fellowship program
04 June, 2012The Australian Academy of Science today announced a new Australia-India Fellowship program to enable Australian scientists to work with leading Indian research institutions.
New CEO for Australian Research Council
29 May, 2012Professor Aidan Byrne is set to contribute greatly to Australia’s strong research future as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Research Council (ARC).
Astronomy star to lead research school
17 May, 2012One of Australia’s foremost astronomers, Professor Matthew Colless, has, today, been announced as the new Director of the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics at The Australian National University (ANU).
Top British soil scientist joins UWA
16 May, 2012A leading UK scientist who helped map the bacterial ecosystems of British soil in a world-first study will join The University of Western Australia (UWA) to lead an expert team in soil rehabilitation research.
